PC - 2002 - 33 - Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 26557 for the Subdivision of Three Lots into Twenty Seven Parcels as Industrial Condominiums, for the Development of an Industrial Business Park0
PC RESOLUTION 02 -33
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 26557 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF THREE LOTS INTO TWENTY -
SEVEN PARCELS AS INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUMS, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AN INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK, TO BE LOCATED AT 5016 EARLE AVENUE IN
THE M -1; LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE. (APN: 5373- 033 -800, -801, -806).
WHEREAS, property owner Joseph Win DBA Real Progress Inc., 5009 Walnut Grove
Avenue, San Gabriel, California 91776, filed a tentative tract map application for the subdivision
of three lots into twenty -seven parcels as industrial condominiums, for the development of an
industrial business park, on December 26, 2001; and
WHEREAS, this property on 5016 Earle Avenue is located in the M -1; Light
Manufacturing zoning district; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.56 et seq. of the Rosemead Municipal Code sets standards for
development of properties in the M -1 Zone; and
WHEREAS, Sections 66451 et seq of the California Government Code (Map Act) and
Section 16.08.130 of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning Commission to
approve, conditionally approve or deny tentative subdivision maps; and
WHEREAS, Sections 66473.5 and 66474 of the California Government Code (Map Act)
and 16.08.130 of the Rosemead Municipal Code specify the criteria by which a subdivision map
may be granted:
• The map will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor
injurious to the property;
• The proposed subdivision will not be contrary to any official plan;
• Each proposed Tract conforms in area and dimension to the City codes;
• All streets, alleys, and driveways proposed to serve the property have been
dedicated and that such streets, alleys and driveways are of sufficient
design to provide adequate access and circulation for vehicular and
pedestrian traffic;
• Easements and covenants required for the tentative map have been executed
and recorded; and
WHEREAS, Section 16.04 of the Rosemead Municipal Code provides subdivision
regulations, which adopt Los Angeles County subdivision regulations by reference; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2002, notices were posted in 12 public locations and 42 notices
were sent to property owners within a 300 -foot radius from the subject property specifying the
date time and location of the public hearing for Tentative Tract Map 26557; and
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2002, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and
advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Tentative Tract Map
26557; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all testimony
presented to them in order to make the following determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1 . The Planning Commission HEREBY DETERMINES that this activity
would not have potentialW environmental impacts that could occur with the implementation of
Tentative Tract Map 26557; therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared.
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SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that
facts do exist to justify approving Tentative Tract Map 26557 according to the criteria of Section
16.08.130 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The map will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the
property or improvements in the immediate vicinity.
FINDING: Property in the immediate vicinity will not be detrimentally affected by the
proposed subdivision because the surrounding area have zoning and land uses that are also based
on light manufacturing,. all utilities shall be installed underground, and the proposed lot sizes
exceed the minimum requirements of the City's flag lot ordinance. An initial study has been
prepared analyzing the potential impacts to the environment of the immediate area and it has been
determined that with the implementation of this project, that there would be less than significant
impacts to the surrounding area.
B. The map will not be contrary to any official plan adopted by the City Council of the
City of Rosemead; or to any official policies or standards adopted by the City Council and on file
in the office of the City Clerk at or prior to the time of filing of the application hereunder.
FINDING: The site is designated as industrial in both the Zoning and General Plan maps
and the proposed development complies with the allowable uses and the minimum setback
requirements of the M -1; Light Manufacturing zoning district. Therefore, this proposed
development at its site would not be contrary to any official plan, policies, and standards adopted
by the city.
C. Each proposed Tract conforms in area and dimension to the provisions of zoning and
subdivision requirements of the City of Rosemead.
FINDING: The proposed tract map will split three existing parcels into twenty -seven
tracts, which will be industrial condominiums for an industrial business park. Each tract has been
designed to meet the minimum tract size and property dimension requirements as required for
industrial and commercial condominiums, under Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.88.060(B).
D. All streets, alleys and driveways proposed to serve the property have been dedicated or
such dedication is not required for the protection of public safety, health and welfare and that such
streets, alleys and driveways are of sufficient width, design and construction to preserve the public
safety and to provide adequate access and.circulation for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
FINDING: The City Engineer has reviewed this proposed subdivision relative to the
adjacent right -of -way. Access to the proposed tracts is off Walnut Grove Avenue and Earle
Avenue, both of which are fully improved local streets. The private common driveway has been
reviewed by the Los Angeles County Fire Department in meeting their subdivision requirements.
Based on these reviews, it is determined that the design and construction of this project would
preserve the public safety and provide adequate access and circulation for vehicular and pedestrian
traffic.
E. Alley easements and covenants required for the approval of the tentative map or plot
plan have been duly executed and recorded.
FINDING: Prior to recordation of the final tract map, the applicant is required to record a
covenant for ingress and egress, utility and drainage easement, fire lane, and maintenance of
driveways, as required by the City Engineer. In addition, a CC &R to ensure proper maintenance
and operation of the industrial business park shall be submitted by the applicant prior to obtaining
permits from the Building & Safety Department.
SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Tentative Tract Map
26557 for the subdivision of three lots into twenty -seven parcels as industrial condominiums, for
the development of an industrial business park, located at 5016 Earle Avenue (APN: 5373 -033-
800, -801, -806), subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
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SECTION 4 . This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning Commission
on June 17, 2002, by the following vote:
YES: LOI, ORTIZ, BREEN, HERRERA, ALARCON
NO: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
SECTION 6 . The secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall
transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED, this 1st day of Jul 2082- . °- ....
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Duc Loi, Chairman
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on the Ist day of July, 2002, by
the following vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
LOI, ORTIZ, BREEN, HERRERA, ALARCON
NONE
NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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EXHIBIT "A"
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 26557
5016 Earle Avenue
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
June 17, 2002
Tentative Tract Map 26557 is approved for the subdivision of three existing parcels into
twenty -seven industrial condominiums for the development of an industrial business park to
be developed in accordance with the plan marked Exhibits `B" and "C" and submitted
colored elevations and color and material sample boards. Any revisions to the approved
plans must be resubmitted for review and approval by the Planning Department.
2. Approval of Tentative Tract Map 26557 shall not take effect for any purpose until the
applicant has filed with the City of Rosemead an affidavit stating that they are aware of and
accepts all of the conditions set forth in the letter of approval and this list of conditions.
Tentative Tract Map 26557 is approved for a two (2) year period. Applicant shall make
progress towards initiation of proposed use or request an extension 30 days prior to
expiration from the Planning Commission. Otherwise Tentative Tract Map 26557 shall
become null and void.
4. The applicant shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws relative to the approved use
including the requirements of the Planning, Building, Fire, Sheriff and Health Departments.
5. Building permits will not be issued in connection with any project until such time as all plan
check fees, and all other applicable fees are paid in full.
6. Prior to issuance of building permits, all fees payable under State Law shall be paid.
7. All conditions of Case No. Tentative Tract Map 26557, must be complied with to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning.
8. The hours of construction shall be limited from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday. No
construction shall take place on Sundays or on any legal holidays without prior approval by
the City.
9. Planning staff shall have access to the subject property at any time during construction to
monitor progress.
10. The conditions listed on this Exhibit "A" shall be copied directly onto development plans
submitted to the Planning and Building Departments for review.
11. Occupancy will not be granted until all improvements required by this approval have been
completed, inspected, and approved by the appropriate department(s).
12. Driveways and parking areas shall be surfaced and improved with Portland concrete cement
as shown on Exhibit `B "; and thereafter maintained in good serviceable condition.
13. Prior to issuance of Building permits, a landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to
the Planning Department for review, reflecting preliminary approval of landscape /site plan,
commonly referred to as Exhibit B. Irrigation plan shall include automatic timers and
moisture sensors. All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed and completed prior to
final Planning Department approval.
14. A permanent maintenance program of all landscaping shall be provided insuring regular
irrigation, fertilization and weed abatement.
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15. The applicant shall submit a sign program for the proposed industrial business park, showing
both individual signage and monument signs, to the Planning Director for review and
approval. Submittal of this sign program must be prior to final inspection and approval of
the site.
16. All ground level mechanical /utility equipment (including meters, back flow preservation
devices, fire valves, A/C condensers, furnaces and other equipment) shall be located away
from public view or adequately screened by landscaping or screening walls so as not to be
seen from the public right -of -way. Said screening shall be approved by the Director of
Planning before installation.
17. No portion of the lot, outside of the building, shall be used for storage of any type, unless
designated and approved by the Director of Planning. All trash and debris shall be contained
within approved trash enclosure(s).
18. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. All trash
and debris shall be contained within a trash enclosure.
19. All roof top appurtenances and equipment shall adequately be screened from view to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department.
20. The property shall be graded to drain to the street, but in no case shall such drainage be
allowed to sheet flow across public sidewalk. A grading and /or drainage plan shall be
prepared, submitted to and approved by the Building Official, and such grading and drainage
shall take place in accordance with such approved plan.
21. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least 4" tall with a minimum character width of
1/4", contrasting in color and easily visible at driver's level from the street. Materials, colors,
location and size of such address numbers shall be approved by the Director of Planning
prior to installation.
22. Window signage area shall be limited to a maximum of 15% of the window and door area.
Applicant shall remove that signage which exceeds the 15% coverage area.
23. Applicant shall obtain a public works permit for all work in or adjacent to the public
right -of -way.
24. Applicant shall install and complete all necessary public improvements, including but not
limited to street, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, handicap ramps, and storm drains, along the entire
street frontage of the development site as required by the Director of Planning.
25. All utilities shall be placed underground including facilities and wires for the supply and
distribution of electrical energy, telephone, cable television etc. The underground conversion
of these utilities shall consider all future connections to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning.
26. All requirements of the Building and Safety Department and Planning Department shall be
complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction.
29. All trash, rubbish, and garbage receptacles shall be regularly cleaned, inspected, and
maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
30. The site shall be maintained in a graffiti -free state. Any new graffiti shall be removed within
twenty -four (24) hours. A 24 -hour, Graffiti Hotline can be called at (626) 307 -0463 for
assistance.
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31. The site shall be maintained in a clean, weed and litter free state in accordance with Sections
8.32.010 - 8.32.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, which pertains 'to the storage,
accumulation, collection, and disposal of garbage, rubbish, trash, and debris. All trash
containers shall be stored in the appropriate trash enclosure at all times.
32. Adequate lighting shall be provided in the vehicle parking area. All exterior lighting shall be
directed away from adjacent properties and shielded on all sides.
33. The parking area, including handicapped spaces, shall be paved and re- painted periodically
to City standards to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. In accordance with Chapter
17.84 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, all designated parking venues shall be striped. Such
striping shall be maintained in a clear, visible, and orderly manner.
34. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section § 22261.8, at least two (2) percent of the
required parking stalls shall be designated for handicap space. A letter by the property owner
shall be given to the city authorizing enforcement.
35. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least six (6) inches tall with a minimum
character width of 1 /4 inches contrasting in color and easily visible at driver's street level.
The location, color, and size of such signs shall be subject to the planning director's
approval.
36. The parking space markers — including double striping, wheel stops, and handicapped - -shall
be repainted periodically to city standards and to the satisfaction of the planning department.
37. The applicant shall keep the electrical and mechanical equipment and/or emergency exits free
of any debris, storage, furniture, etc and maintain a minimum clearance of five (5) feet.
38. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and /or initiation of revocation
proceedings.
CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 26557
GENERAL
1. Details shown on the tentative map are not necessarily approved. Any details which are
inconsistent with requirements of ordinances, general conditions of approval, or City
Engineer's policies must be specifically approved in the final map or improvement plan
approvals.
2. A final parcel map prepared by, or under the direction of a Registered Civil Engineer
authorized to practice land surveying, or a Licensed Land Surveyor, must be processed
through the City Engineer's office prior to being filed with the County Recorder.
3. A preliminary subdivision guarantee is required showing all fee interest holders and
encumbrances. An updated title report shall be provided before the final parcel map is
released for filing with the County Recorder.
4. Monumentation of parcel map boundaries, street centerline and lot boundaries is required for
a map based on a field survey.
5. Final parcel map shall be filed with the County Recorder and one (1) mylar copy of filed
map shall be submitted to the City Engineer's office prior to issuance of building permits.
6. Comply with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.
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Approval for filing of this land division is contingent upon approval of plans and
specifications mentioned below. If the improvements are not installed prior to the filing of
this division, the developer must submit an Undertaking Agreement and a Faithful
Performance and Labor and Materials Bond in the amount estimated by the City Engineer
guaranteeing the installation of the improvements.
8. The City reserves the right to impose any new plan check and /or permit fees approved by
City Council subsequent to tentative approval of this map.
9. Prior to recordation of the final map, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC &R's) need
to be prepared by the developer, approved by the City Attorney, Planning Director, and City
Engineer and recorded on each of these tracts. The CC &R's will cover all aspects of
maintenance of the common areas, including but not limited to driveways, fencing,
landscaping, parking stalls, sewer infrastructure, etc.
DRAINAGE AND GRADING
10. Prior to the recordation of the final map, grading and drainage plans must be approved to
provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties as approved by the City
Engineer, including dedication of the necessary easements.
11. A grading and drainage plan must provide for each lot having an independent drainage
system to the public street, to a public drainage facility, or by means of an approved drainage
easement.
12. Historical or existing storm water flow from adjacent lots must be received and directed by
gravity to the street, a public drainage facility, or an approved drainage easement.
13. Developer shall comply with the City's storm water ordinance.
14. Developer shall prepare a covenant, subject to City Engineer's approval, for ingress and
egress, utility and drainage easement, fire lane, and maintenance of the private driveway for
all lots of the land division.
15. Developer shall replant existing public parkways, on Earle Avenue, with new sod and trees
to match the proposed on -site landscape improvements. Plans for landscape improvements
shall be submitted to the City Engineer and must be approved prior to filing the final map.
16. New drive approaches shall be constructed at least 5' from any above - ground obstructions in
the public right -of -way to the top of 'Y' or the obstruction shall be relocated.
17. Drive approaches shall be at least 15' wide.
18. Existing unused drive approaches on Earle Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue shall be
closed with full curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
19. Damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk, along Earle Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue, shall be
reconstructed per City standards.
20. Sidewalk areas, including asphalt concrete areas, in the public right of way along Walnut
Grove Avenue and Earle Avenue shall be removed and replaced with concrete sidewalk per
City standards.
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21. Developer shall grant a 10' wide road deed dedication along the property frontage on Walnut
Grove Avenue.
22. Approval of this land division is contingent upon the installation of local 8 -inch (minimum)
main line private sewer with adequate number of manholes within a dedicated (10 feet
minimum) easement to the City within the proposed private street. Separate sewer laterals
shall be constructed to serve each lot of the land division.
23. The developer shall send a print of the sewer plans to the City and to the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works for review. Approval must be assured prior to filing this land
division map.
24. The developer shall consult the city Engineer to determine the sewer location and design
requirements.
25. Easements may be required and shall be subject to review by the City Engineer to determine
the final locations and requirements.
UTILITIES
26. Power, telephone and cable television service shall be underground.
27. Any utilities that are in conflict with the development shall be relocated at the developer's
expense.
WATER
28. All lots shall be served by adequately size water system facilities, which shall include fire
hydrants of the size, type and location as determined by the Fire Chief.
29. The water mains shall be sufficient size to accommodate the total domestic and fie flow
required for the land division. Domestic flows required are to be determined by the City
Engineer. Fire flows required are to be determined by the Fire Chief.
30. Plans and specifications for the water system facilities shall be submitted for approval to the
water company servicing this land division. The subdivider shall submit an agreement and
other evidence, satisfactory to the City Engineer, indicating that the subdivider has entered
into a contract with the servicing water purveyor guaranteeing payment and installation of
the water improvements.
31. Prior to the filing of the final map, there shall also be filed with the City Engineer, a
statement from the water purveyor indicating subdivider compliance with the Fire Chief's
fire flow requirements.